Legal Question in Consumer Law in California
I purchased a condo/loft in Downtown Los Angeles 2007. It was recently determined by the HOA and building developer that the sticky black substance that has been seeping up thru my hardwood floors since I moved in is oil from machinery that was in the building in the 1930s. (I was under the assumption that it was some naturally occurring tree sap)
Oil in the floors was never disclosed to me when I purchased the unit. I contacted the developer this week to see what can be done to resolve this issue, and he responded telling me that I am on my own. He is unwilling to do anything about it. He stated that "It is obviously hard to predict how an 85 years old wood would behave."
Not only does this devalue my property, but I am concerned that it may be a health risk. What rights do I have? What can I do about it?
1 Answer from Attorneys
You may have a case against the developer, as well as the seller of the unit. You need the contracts and facts reviewed by a competent real estate attorney.
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